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17538Seeking test participants for any of the ongoing "REED", y-DNA/Surname study projects (REIDs, READs, READEs, etc. also accepted)http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4948/mb.ashx
For those who have unfortunately run into a genealogical "brick wall", after many years of labor-intensive research (using traditional research methods), science and technology has provided us with a very exciting and potent tool to aid us in our long-standing quest for accurately identifying our “paternal” ancestral heritage. And that tool is “y-DNA” testing. <br><br>Although traditional genealogical research methods will always have a valid and necessary place in one’s genealogical research endeavors (for documentation purposes, etc.), in the end, relying solely upon the “old paper trail”, is not only an outdated proposition, but a misguided one as well, Why? Because, one of the major flaws of the “old paper trail” is that it’s only as good as the source(s) behind it, as it’s primarily dependent upon the “accuracy”, “truthfulness” and “thoroughness” of those who provided and/or recorded the public records data, as well as the interpretive abilities of those reviewing such data. <br><br>With that said, it goes without saying that most “serious” family historians only want to hand down “the truth”, about their ancestral origins, to their descendants, instead of using a collection of handed-down family “lore”, interesting assumptions, circumstantial evidence from public records, and the like. And’s that’s, exactly, where “y-DNA” testing comes into the picture, as it allows the researcher to “go that extra, critical step” (beyond sole reliance upon “paper records”), and utilize “modern science” (in the form of actual “DNA analysis”), to help determine the actual relatedness (or not), between any two males, having the same surname (regardless of its “spelling”).<br><br>So, what, exactly, is a “y-DNA” test anyway? Well, although the web is full of sites that detail and provide background information regarding such tests, in general, a “y-DNA” testing kit, provides a prospective test participant a means with which to provide and transmit a DNA sample (via a saliva sample or cheek swab) to a DNA testing company, whereupon a subsequent analysis of only a very small segment of said sample - namely, the very limited, “male”, or “y-DNA” portion, found in only one, of the male’s 46 chromosomes, inherited from his parents - is ultimately analyzed. And, from such an analysis, the male test participant’s “haplotype” (or “y-DNA signature, if you will), can then be determined, and subsequently compared to the “y-DNA” signatures of other test participants, already in the testing company’s (ever-building) worldwide, database. The bottom line? The more “y-DNA” marker “matches” the two men share, the more “genetically” related they are. That’s about the gist of it.<br><br>Now, with that in mind, and given that our access to “y-DNA” testing extends, pretty much worldwide, why is it that many researchers, today, continue relegating themselves to “the mercy” of misleading, incomplete or non-existent public records, nor errant, although well-intentioned, assumptions of relatedness), handed down in our families, etc.? Why? I mean, this test has been around for at least 16 years, by now? So what gives? Lack of publicity? Dare I say it - indifference?<br><br>Well, whatever the reason may be, the fact remains that everyone’s (paternal) genealogical research can now be significantly-aided by science, itself, via “y-DNA” testing, in that it we now have the means to “scientifically-confirm” (or “refute”), our relatedness, to another researcher of the same surname. Not only that, but this test is also able to indicate, call attention to and/or help clarify the presence of another consequential, genealogical concerns - namely, an unsuspected / unexpected and/or undocumented “adoption” incident (aka, “non-paternal event”) – yikes. Yes, although a set of “unexpected” or divergent results, themselves, might speak volumes to this very kind of issue, the fact is, however, that the test, itself, is not set up to tell a participant “where” any given “non-paternal event” occurred, so just keep that in mind. <br><br>In any event, so now one might ask: “So is the test really worth it”? Well, from my own perspective? You’d better believe it. Again, this test is designed to help a given “y-DNA” test participant the ability (over time) to either confidently “rule-in”, or “rule–out”, any other participant’s ancestral line(i.e., potential ancestors), that’s already represented/included within a given testing company’s, worldwide database. In fact, this is, in essence, the principal way in which a “Y-DNA” test can help all of our families determine their true lines of paternal ancestry.<br><br>But on the other hand, it must also be said, that the ultimate reward gained through y-DNA testing will ultimately require time, to play out. As one can easily imagine, an “active” y-DNA/surname project will typically tend to produce a shorter time frame to obtaining an identical y-DNA match, or even near-match, than say, an inactive project. That just stands to reason, due to the number of participants involved. But even so, in the final analysis, make no mistake about it - “y-DNA” testing is, most-assuredly, worth your time, money and effort (again, from my perspective)! In fact, I whole-heartedly recommend it, based on my own, personal experience, as y-DNA testing has already allowed me to (quickly) discard my pursuit of many tantalizing, long-suspected, but genetically-inapplicable, ancestral “candidates” (according to our results), which, as indicated, has allowed me to cease “wasting time” on those REED family lines. Get it? Not only that, but I’m also fully aware that the project’s results/ guidance was further backed up, and based on, actual, scientific data – and not merely hearsay, conjecture, circumstantial evidence, family lore, etc. Enough said.<br><br>Again, an important aside, to the notion of “y-DNA” testing, is the critical point that for any project to be notably successful and/or helpful, requires actual, test participation – meaning “the more, the merrier”, indeed. Yes, the success or usefulness of any “y-DNA/surname project is considerably hinged or dependent upon “how many” actually “participate” in it. As one might guess, this is simply because, as the worldwide, “y-DNA” database continues to build, so does one’s ability to compare their “y-DNA” haplotype with even more and more test participants, worldwide, etc., so that, over time, enough regions/populations of the world can be sufficiently tested/represented, so as to ultimately allow the participant to, effectively, compare their y-DNA signature to most, or possibly all of the paternal ancestral lines, of a given surname. In turn, he can then confidently, significantly and more quickly narrow down, his (future) paternal, ancestral research to, primarily, those lines with whom he either shares an identical “ (or very- “near-identical”) y-DNA” signature with. Comparing research notes with those matching and/or near-matching individuals can then go a long way, at that point, to helping one “finish off” their ancestral research, if you will. So, indeed, the build-up of a global and ever-growing, “y-DNA” database – one eventually containing the broadest, possible cross-section of haplotypes (DNA signatures), for every surname on the planet - is clearly critical to the success of any “y-DNA” / surname project. <br><br>With all that said, and the accuracy of everyone’s genealogical research at stake, please make sure to help ensure that a male representative from YOUR family line/surname gets involved with a “y-DNA” testing project, as well – and at your earliest convenience. And, although it’s been suggested, by some, that convincing one of the older males in one’s family to participate in such a project would, technically, be ideal, while there may be some truth in that, the reality is, the participation of any “male” in your family, would clearly suffice, so one should not necessarily “sweat” such a detail. <br><br>So how does this all work, and how can I get involved? <br><br>Well, for further background information on how “y-DNA” testing is helping today’s “serious” genealogists, I would encourage you to seek out other examples and case studies for yourself, “online”, and then come to your own conclusion on this matter. In the end, however, I’m sure you’ll still come away with the same feeling that I got, when I did the same, many years ago – and that is to say, the test “is” well worth it, indeed. “Googling” one of the many “y-DNA” testing sites will also provide you with all the necessary, ordering and testing-related information, that you will need in order to participate, so go ahead, and get that started today! Again, today, there are myriad, “y-DNA testing” companies available to use, so please find one you’re comfortable with, use it, and when you get your results, PLEASE have your results transferred to other testing companies (funding permitting), so that even more people can cross-reference their data with yours, and vice-versa. <br><br>Lastly, one of the more popular and comprehensive testing companies in the field of genetic genealogy is, of course (and the one I ended up using , myself, in fact) is “Family Tree DNA” (aka, FTDNA), based out of Houston, TX, USA. Other popular companies used for such testing include “Ancestry.com” and the UK’s own, “Oxford Ancestor’s, Ltd.”, but clearly there are others out there worth considering. The point is, please find a company and test.<br><br>In closing, it is, again, my sincere hope that you would take a brief moment to get either yourself, or a male representative of your family involved with a y-DNA / surname project, applicable to your surname - especially those of you who:<br><br>(a) have the surname of “REED” (or any of its “spelling variants”) and<br><br>(b) currently reside in the MONMOUTHSHIRE area <br><br>I ask because, after many years, there are still so very few “REEDs" (REIDs, READs, etc. ~ or any spelling variant thereof) from this part of the world, relatively speaking, who have actually participated, to date, in FTDNA's y-DNA project, for example (where our own family member's test results are posted). <br><br>And remember, PLEASE share your results, in time, by ultimately having them posted/ transferred onto, more than one testing service company’s database - funds permitting, of course! Indeed, the more that can access them, the more useful they are, and “merrier” (for us all).<br><br><br>Thanks very much for your time,<br>Bob <br>2016-12-09 09:28:31Zcoolsky147http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4948/mb.ashxRe: Samuel Williams , b:1810, Rhymney, Mon.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4947.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you so much for all that information. Very much appreciated.<br>Dave2016-11-26 22:26:37Zdaviddyke20http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4947.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Samuel Williams , b:1810, Rhymney, Mon.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4947.1/mb.ashx
Newspapers both in Dorset and the part of south Wales he came from are likely to have carried obituaries which may name his parents. The Welsh newspapers online section of the National Library of Wales website will be worth searching but most local newspapers for this period are not online. <br><br>Denominational magazines of the Independents often ran biographical sketches of ministers and also ran obituaries. Either may name his parents. As his chapel was in Devon he was a member of the English Independents rather than the Welsh Independents, so you need to focus on English language Independent magazines.<br><br>Mine managers often moved from one mine to another to advance their careers, so whilst SW was born in Rhymney, his parents may have moved before he was born and after he was born.<br><br>Local histories of towns in this part of south Wales often named prominent residents such as mine managers and sons who became ministers. Many such histories were published in Welsh. <br><br>It will be worth checking the 1841 and 1851 censuses for a wide swathe of this part of south Wales in case his father was still alive. Look for any senior mining related occupations such as manager, agent, engineer, etc. <br><br>Trade directories frequently named prominent local residents such as mine managers; unfortunately coverage is infrequent for the relevant period: Pigot and later Slater are the main publishers whose directories covered the relevant area. A good selection are online on the Leicester University website. <br><br>The annual list of mines published 1854 onwards listed managers but not in the early period of publication. The lists for 1854 to 1881 were published within The Minining &amp; Mineral Statistics of the United Kingdom, edited by Robert Hunt, and published by the Geological Survey; they are available on googlebooks. Possibly you may trace Thomas in the latter years of his career through the lists.<br><br>Good luck with your research!<br><br>2016-11-26 20:56:07Zprotheroejoneshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4947.1/mb.ashxSamuel Williams , b:1810, Rhymney, Mon.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4947/mb.ashx
Hi Michael.<br>I would like some guidance. I've been searching for Samuel Williams of Rhymney by Tredegar, Monmouthshire. Samuel was born in 1810, June 01, and died Mar. 26, 1882 in Cranborne Dorset, he married Sarah Fry in Dec 15, 1842 in Cranborne, Dorset. I have his marriage certificate and has his father's name as Thomas, mine manager. No one else listed.<br>Samuel was an independent minister in Cripplestyle Dorset....I have all that information there but trying to get Samuel's mothers name and siblings......and that's my brick wall....hoping that you may steer me in the right direction.<br>Thank you for your help...much appreciated.<br>Dave Dyke.......BC Canada2016-11-24 19:37:57Zdaviddyke20http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4947/mb.ashxBarretts, Srah,Sraigh, Sraugh, RC Parish Bellmullet Co Mayohttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4946/mb.ashx
Hello<br>I am looking for any info on a John and Winifred Barrett (nee Barrett ) They married in Belmullet in 1837 ( witnesses James Mills and Anne Barrett) .They had 4 ? children in Ireland. Edward c1839, Isabella c1841, Thomas c1843 and Mary c 1849 I have the baptism's for Thomas ( sponsors Peter and Catherine Gaughan) and Mary ( sponsors John Barrett and Mary Monaghan. They moved to Newcastle-upon-Tyne Northumberland and appear on the 1851 census. Two nieces are shown on this census Bridget Barret and Bell Howard . Does anyone recognise this family or any of these names?<br>Thank you2016-11-02 19:04:42Zswingcircleshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4946/mb.ashxRe: Prosser - Monmouthshire, Wales http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4.1.1.2/mb.ashx
I am not currently subscribed so can not send you a message direct via ramongooding. <br><br>Linsay2016-10-30 03:38:52ZLinsayProsserhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4.1.1.2/mb.ashxRe: Prosser - Monmouthshire, Wales http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Yes please Ray, I would love some more information about this side of the family as it has been difficult to find any information. <br><br>my email address is <a href="mailto://karlhovey@optusnet.com.au">karlhovey@optusnet.com.au</a> <br><br>Look forward to hearing from you<br><br>Linsay2016-10-30 03:32:16ZLinsayProsserhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Prosser - Monmouthshire, Wales http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi again Linsay,<br><br>My wife is one of the seven children that Arthur and Agnes daughter Kathleen had with her husband Stanley Willmer. The family home is still in Gwehelog where the eldest sister still live.<br>My wife has looked at some of her family tree but stopped when she found something out that she did not like and does not want the rest of the family to know, But i will give more info if required ie names etc. but not on public site.<br>regards<br>Ray 2016-10-29 23:42:42Zramongoodinghttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Prosser - Monmouthshire, Wales http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4.1/mb.ashx
Hi Ray <br><br>Thanks for the email. My Grandfather is George Prosser. Is this your wife's brother? George had 2 children my father Robert and Linda who has passed. <br><br>Linsay2016-10-22 23:23:06ZLinsayProsserhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4.1/mb.ashxRe: Prosser - Monmouthshire, Wales http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4/mb.ashx
Hi Linsay.<br>Arthur Prosser and Agnes Preece were my wife's Grandparents.<br>Regards<br>Ray2016-10-22 22:04:18Zramongoodinghttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4927.4/mb.ashxRe: George and James Abbott Born 1874-1876.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4944.1.1/mb.ashx
May be Danygraig, Risca, Monmouthshire.2016-10-14 20:49:58Zprotheroejoneshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4944.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Family Thomas-Abercynonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Okay Sandra many thanks for your help and the web site.<br><br>Janice2016-10-11 21:35:44ZChamplain58http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Family Thomas-Abercynonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi,<br> You can look for the boys on marraiges on Freebmd.<br><br>Regards<br><br>Sandra2016-10-11 10:41:45ZMerice46http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Family Thomas-Abercynonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you very much Sandra it is the correct family. Do you have any birth registrations of any of the three brothers please?<br><br>Kindest Regards<br><br>Janice2016-10-11 08:05:53ZChamplain58http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Family Thomas-Abercynonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945.1/mb.ashx
Hi,<br> Doubt you'll get a reply from Mike John,bit her is what I could find.<br><br>1911 census for Abercynon Glamorgan<br><br>John Thomas 42 colliery haulier born ---------- Pembrokeshire<br>letitia 43 born ------------ Pembrokeshire<br>Willie J 17 colliery engine driver born Treharris Glamoragn<br>James 10 born Abercynon<br>Raymond 4 born Abercynon<br><br>Address<br>14 Martins Terrace<br>Abercynon<br><br>Possible marriage ref.<br>John Thomas - Letitia Codd<br>Haverfordwest 11a 1861 Dec.Qtr 1895<br><br>[1911 census says couple have been married 17 years]<br><br>Regards<br><br>Sandra2016-10-10 16:36:47ZMerice46http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945.1/mb.ashxRe: George and James Abbott Born 1874-1876.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4944.1/mb.ashx
you could try Commonwealth war graves site:<br><a href="http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery" target="_blank">www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery</a><br><br>Search Wales, Monmouthshire, Risca<br><br>If this is a possibility then Gwent Archives may be able to help<br><a href="http://www.gwentarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gwentarchives.gov.uk</a><br><br>It may help if you gave details of where your information ref births came from e.g certificates or census.<br>Good luck<br>Ruth<br>2016-10-10 16:14:41Zwhitedragon535http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4944.1/mb.ashxFamily Thomas-Abercynonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945/mb.ashx
Hello Michael John<br>I am looking for a Letitia and John Thomas I believe lived at St Martins Terrace or Road Abercynon at least up until 1950.<br><br>They had three children one of them was Raymond Thomas born April 1906 died 1982, and two brothers don't know their names. All I know is one of the went to Nova Scotia Canada, and the other went to Australia, Ray live here in the UK.<br><br>I would like to know the names of the two sons wives, and anything else you can find for me Michael.<br><br>Can you help please?<br><br>Many Thanks<br><br>Janice2016-10-09 13:34:13ZChamplain58http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4945/mb.ashxGeorge and James Abbott Born 1874-1876.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4944/mb.ashx
These two brothers are down as having been born in Dany Graig Monmouthshire.<br>I can find no reference to such a place .<br>I have found a Danygraig cemetery in Swansea but nothing in Monmouthshire.<br>Any one have any ideas please?<br>Frank2016-09-09 02:13:39Zozzyconnexionhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4944/mb.ashxRe: Looking for information for James Williams born 1806http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4937.1/mb.ashx
There is a James Williams born 1806 in the 1851 Census, he is a Farm Labourer living with and working for Henry Morgan and his family, at Cross Wen Farm in Llanthewy Fach, which is about 6 miles from Goytre, he states he was born at Llanisien(Llanishen Monmouthshire)Which is about 14 miles from Goytre<br>Do you have access to the British Census, if not contact me at<br>rowleen2atbtinternet.com<br>at =@<br>Best wishes Rowley2016-09-06 13:23:49Zcascaditehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4937.1/mb.ashxRe: Klimek family info.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4943.1.1/mb.ashx
Thanks for letting me know that. How do I make a change to that. 2016-08-13 16:56:00Zdurhamdeehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4943.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Klimek family info.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4943.1/mb.ashx
Hi,<br> Your query is on the Wales board in the UK.Is there a reason?<br><br>Regards<br><br>Sandra2016-08-13 06:39:50ZMerice46http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4943.1/mb.ashxKlimek family info.http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4943/mb.ashx
Trying to find my grandfather's birth certificate . His name is Leonard or Leon James Klimek. He was born in Winnipeg Canada. His birthday is 11/25/1895. I think his parents moved to Joliet, Il around 1900. Cannot find any info on their border crossing from Canada to the US either. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.2016-08-13 01:39:30Zdurhamdeehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4943/mb.ashxRe: Arthur Edward Jenkinshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4939.1.1/mb.ashx
If you can find him in the 1939 register you can then follow his movements (if any) in electoral registers both forwards down to his death, and backwards as far as this source can take you. Most registers are not online but are held by county archives.<br><br>The 1939 register and the electoral registers will confirm his wife's name and, if their children remained at home after age 21, their children's names too. Often the 1939 register is annotated with the new surnames that women took when they married and this can make tracing them forwards in time a good deal more straightforward.<br><br>Obituaries and funeral notices in local newspapers (mostly not online but held by county archives and county libraries) may name surviving relatives.<br><br>Good luck with your research!2016-08-07 19:53:27Zprotheroejoneshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4939.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Arthur Edward Jenkinshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4939.1/mb.ashx
Hi,<br> The whole family are in Glamorgan in 1911,and Arthur has 5 brothers.<br><br>Regards<br><br>Sandra2016-08-04 17:17:01ZMerice46http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4939.1/mb.ashxKlimek familyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4942/mb.ashx
How can I find any info about Klimek family in Winnipeg, Canada in 1890's. My grandfather was born in Winnepeg in 1895 or 1896. His name was Leon or Leonard. I would like to find his birth certificate.<br><br>2016-07-31 05:17:43Zdurhamdeehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4942/mb.ashxAndrew Evankohttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4941/mb.ashx
Anyone know Evank family from Joliet, Ill<br>2016-07-31 05:12:22Zdurhamdeehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4941/mb.ashxRe: Youngs' in Mitchel Troyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/534.1/mb.ashx
Hi Kevin, I am well connected to the Young family of Mitchel Troy I've gone back to 1687 Evan young who would be my 7th Great Grandfather 2016-07-29 08:53:20Zcriggers187http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/534.1/mb.ashxRe: New Monmouthshire Family History Forumhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/530.4/mb.ashx
Hi John,<br>I have an old link to your Monmouth Families and Marriage Index from back in 2000.<br><br><a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~monfamilies/monmarrindex.html" target="_blank">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~monfamilies/monmarr...</a><br>As the link is not working where can I go to find your current link?<br><br>Thank-you<br>Kathy Hill<br>Committee Member<br>Wales-New Zealand FHS2016-07-26 11:53:37ZKathysrootshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/530.4/mb.ashxRe: New Monmouthshire Family History Forumhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/530.3/mb.ashx
Hi John,<br>I have an old link to your Monmouth Families and Marriage Index from back in 2000.<br><br><a href="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~monfamilies/monmarrindex.html" target="_blank">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~monfamilies/monmarr...</a><br>As the link is not working where can I go to find your current link?<br><br>Thank-you<br>Kathy Hill<br>Committee Member<br>Wales-New Zealand FHS2016-07-26 11:52:41ZKathysrootshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/530.3/mb.ashxRe: Lavinia R blake http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4940.1/mb.ashx
Hi<br>A Lavinia R Blake married Sydney O Talbot Middle initial could be transcribed wrong.<br>Marriage Sept Q 1920 Croydon.This could be wrong Lavinia Talbot married William <br>Hawkins Dec Q 1923 Newport Monmouth.Two Hawkins births in England to mother Blake 1926 and 1928,sorry could not be of more help.Regards John<br>2016-07-21 14:33:11Zlewis_john93http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4940.1/mb.ashxLavinia R blake http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4940/mb.ashx
Can any one help looking for amy information on Lavinia R Blake was married to Sidney Charles Talbot in England 1920 may Australian please <br>2016-06-17 12:38:09Ztecmutt1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4940/mb.ashxArthur Edward Jenkinshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4939/mb.ashx
I am praying that someone can help me complete my dad's family. We know where 5 of the children went and what happened to each one, but all we know about Arthur Edward Jenkins is he was born to James Jenkins and Minnie Kate Townsend in Bristol, England and at about age 14 ran away to Wales. I have been told he had at least 2 children, no names, and I know he was born in 1900 and died in 1985 in Haverford West, Wales. On his death record it listed a granddaughter named Jacqueline Elizabeth Barnes. If anyone knows of them or how I can locate them, I sure would appreciate the help. He is the only one of the family we have not been able to locate the family of.2016-06-11 05:38:40Zbiz3x3http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4939/mb.ashxRe: Elsie M Househttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4938.1/mb.ashx
Hi Susan, I am not related, but please contact me at rowleen2atbtinternet.com<br>at=@, best wishes Rowley2016-06-09 19:33:14Zcascaditehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4938.1/mb.ashxElsie M Househttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4938/mb.ashx
I am trying to find some information about Elsie M house she was my grandmother on my mothers side She married Edward Joseph Lloyd in 1919 She had two children Marjorie Elsie Pearl and Mellerd E E she died about 3 months after giving birth to Mellerd I like to no what happened to Mellerd and about Elsie death and her life Thanks hope to hear from someone with some information2016-06-08 20:47:17Zsusangamboahttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4938/mb.ashxRe: Henry Wessonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/1381.1/mb.ashx
My memory is sketchy on this so bear with me.<br>I knew Uncle Henry when I was a child 1950s/60s and remember his brother Uncle Bobby. They lived near the transporter bridge in Newport.<br>His sister May Wesson was my grandmother. My father, Trevor Wesson, took her name. She later married a Phipps.<br>I now have a son, Henry Wesson. We live in Welshpool, Mid wales.2016-05-23 12:12:06Zrees53http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/1381.1/mb.ashxRe: marriage recordhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4578.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Hi Sandra,<br><br>What a long time. Albert Wheeler was born due to an affair Doris had, raised under Tilling name.<br>Can you help, another member has suggested to me that her first marraige to Carson was a bigimist one, Iam having troiuble finding where to go to varify it.<br>Thanks for any help. If you like email is <a href="mailto://kyle.mollie@vodafone.co.nz">kyle.mollie@vodafone.co.nz</a><br>Regards<br><br>Kerrie.2016-05-09 05:27:53ZKerrieHopps49http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4578.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxLooking for information for James Williams born 1806http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4937/mb.ashx
Hello;<br>I am looking for information on James Williams, born around the year 1806. I believe he was born in Monmouthshire, Wales. He had a brother William, born around the year 1811. I found a James Williams in the 1841 census in the County of Monmouth, in the parish of Goytrey. Here are the particulars for that find:<br><br>James Williams<br>Titles and Terms: <br>Titles and Terms: <br>Event Type: Census<br>Event Date: 1841<br>Event Place: Goytrey, Monmouthshire, Wales<br>Residence Note: Lan Wysq<br>Gender: Male<br>Age: 35-39<br>Age (Original): 35<br>Occupation: <br>Relationship to Head of Household: <br>Institution: <br>Birth Date: <br>Birth Year (Estimated): 1802-1806<br>Birthplace: Monmouthshire<br>Ship Name: <br>Schedule Type: <br>Registration District: Pontypool<br>Book Number: 1<br>Sub-District: <br>Parish: Goytrey<br>County: Monmouthshire<br>Page: <br>Page Number: 17<br>Line Number: 7<br>Registration Number: HO107<br>Piece/Folio: 743/11<br>Affiliate Record Type: Household<br>GS Film Number: <br>Digital Folder Number: 101720712<br>Image Number: 00014<br><br><br>Household Role Gender Age Birthplace<br>James Williams M 35-39 Monmouthshire<br>Mary Williams F 65-69 Monmouthshire<br>Hannah Williams F 35-39 Monmouthshire<br>William Williams M 30-34 Monmouthshire<br>Benjamin Williams M 25-29 Monmouthshire<br>Ann Williams F 20-24 Monmouthshire<br>William James M 15-19 Monmouthshire<br>Charles Davies M 35-39 Monmouthshire<br><br><br><br>Citing this Record:<br>"England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (<a href="https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M731-Z8X" target="_blank">https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M731-Z8X</a> : accessed 1 May 2016), James Williams, Goytrey, Monmouthshire, Wales; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (<a href="http://www.findmypast.com" target="_blank">http://www.findmypast.com</a> : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.<br><br>I am trying to find out if this is the James Williams that I have been seeking for the past several years. The record doesn't indicate the relationship of the occupants to each other. I am hoping that someone can find a birth/baptismal for him, place of birth and whether he was still in Wales in 1851. <br><br>What I know about my great-great-grandfather James Williams was that he was born in 1806 in England or Wales, had a brother, William born in 1811 or 1812 and they came to Newfoundland, Canada in the late 1840's. He had a son, my great grandfather born in 1850 in Newfoundland. The above record is the closest that I come to finding out where he came from and so hope it is my James Williams.<br><br>I appreciate any help you can give me. 2016-05-01 03:14:59ZYvonne_Williams77http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4937/mb.ashxRe: Thomas Sadlerhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/175.1155.3.1/mb.ashx
Thomas Franklin Sadler's birth information was publicized, however his father who's only record before marriage was that he was a nurse child of Samuel and Martha Williams.<br>When I used the website to order a birth certificate I got:<br>Form Errors<br>Year of event for E&amp;W birth, marriage, and death cannot be before 1837<br>But I am ordering a certificate of death, thank you so very much!<br>Becca2016-04-11 16:39:39ZdreamCelthttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/175.1155.3.1/mb.ashxRe: William or Henry Jones of Newporthttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4862.1.1.2/mb.ashx
Hi,<br> Possible???<br><br>Marriage registration<br><br>Henry Jones - Henrietta Welch<br><br>Newport Mon 11a 370 Dec,Qtr 1895<br><br>If you purchase the cert.from the GRO at Southport Lancashire it will have his fathers name and occupation so you have a good chance of finding the right father of your Henry.<br><br>Regards<br><br>Sandra2016-04-03 16:16:12ZMerice46http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4862.1.1.2/mb.ashxRe: William or Henry Jones of Newporthttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4862.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Just following up from this post <br>still trying to find birth certificate for William Henry Jones can anyone help, on his marriage cert. in 1895 he lived at 15 Rudry St. Newport with his father also Henry but am unable to locate in 1891 census using the street address.<br>Thanks <br>Allan2016-04-03 09:51:07ZDenece50http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4862.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Need help with William Williams/Hannah Jones, early 1800'shttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4936.1/mb.ashx
See reply posted on Glamorgan board to a duplicate of the same query.2016-03-24 20:52:21Zprotheroejoneshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4936.1/mb.ashxNeed help with William Williams/Hannah Jones, early 1800'shttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4936/mb.ashx
William was born abt 1814, Hannah abt 1815. Their first child was born in Sept 1839 in Wales. His name was Henry and I haven't pinned down for sure where he was born. I can only find one family that fits close enough in the 1841 census to be them - Monmouthshire, Bedwelty, Tredegar, Dist 26, book 16, folio 24, page 6. The second child, Daniel, was born 18 Oct 1842 in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil. They came to America in 1843.<br><br>I cannot find a marriage for them 1837 and forward but did find a parish record for a marriage in Glamorgan Llangiwg parish Nov 19 1836 that has the right names: William Williams and Hannah Jones. I believe it is only an index and I don't know if having all the information would help me since I don't know what their parents names were. I'd love to figure out if this record is for them and would also like to find out where Henry was born. If the census record I found is actually them, it says Henry was born in that same county (Monmouthshire) , but William and Hannah were not.2016-03-24 19:32:46Zjennyteffthttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4936/mb.ashxRe: FREE HELP WITH YOUR MONMOUTHSHIRE FAMILY AND HISTORICAL ROOTShttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/175.1152.1/mb.ashx
Hi Rebecca, I know it has been a few years, but are you still looking for info on the Moore-Marsh families in Risca, I am not related, but I have some info, you can contact me at rowleen2atbtinternet.com<br>at=@<br>Best wishes Rowley2016-03-21 14:11:27Zcascaditehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/175.1152.1/mb.ashxRe: Newport County (wales) Petty Sessions - John James Undyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4935.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you will get searching<br>2016-03-14 07:04:08Zsja10monkseyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4935.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Newport County (wales) Petty Sessions - John James Undyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4935.1/mb.ashx
Local court and local police records, where they survive, are with Gwent Archives at Ebbw Vale. They have not been digitised and are not online. <br><br>A more local newspaper may have reported the case in more detail than the Western Mail which covered the whole of south Wales. The Newsplan Wales portion of the National Library of Wales website lists all Welsh newspapers and details where suviving runs are held. A small proportion of titles have been digitised and placed online but most are only available as hard copy. The most likely institutions to hold relevant newspapers are Gwent Archives, the National Library of Wales, and the British Newspaper Library. Newport Library might hold some reelvant newspapers also.<br><br>Good luck with your research!2016-03-13 20:50:37Zprotheroejoneshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4935.1/mb.ashxNewport County (wales) Petty Sessions - John James Undyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4935/mb.ashx
Not sure if this is possible, but I want to find out more about a case that was detailed in the Western Mail mon 11 November 1889 about a John James from Undy. As it is a common name I wonder if it is possible to see the actual records from the court session or some record about this matter that would give me more information i.e address of john james. 2016-03-11 12:14:47Zsja10monkseyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4935/mb.ashxRe: CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? SEARCHING FOR DEAN / DAVIES FROM MONMOUTHSHIREhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4934.2.1/mb.ashx
Hello Sandra,<br><br>I have the death Certificate for Evelyn and Albert Dean her husband.Iv put all the info for that in my tree but can send you a copy to an email address :)<br><br>Also I have found through here for my great great grandad Albert Edward Dean a certificate to his marriage to Miss Hind.<br><br>I can share my tree with you if you like Sandra im new to this but if you give me your email im sure I can figure it out.<br><br>Thank you for your reply! and your help. :)<br><br>x 2016-03-10 16:30:31Zhazelroxanne85http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4934.2.1/mb.ashxRe: CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? SEARCHING FOR DEAN / DAVIES FROM MONMOUTHSHIREhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4934.2/mb.ashx
Hi,<br> Trying to help with your request and not having a lot of success, but can you back up what you say with 'proof' such as BMD certs?We need more info.<br><br>Regards<br><br>Sandra2016-03-10 09:37:33ZMerice46http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4934.2/mb.ashxRe: CAN ANYONE HELP?http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4934.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you :) 2016-03-07 11:28:05Zhazelroxanne85http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4934.1.1/mb.ashxCAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? SEARCHING FOR DEAN / DAVIES FROM MONMOUTHSHIREhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4934/mb.ashx
Hello,<br><br>Can anyone help me please? I am new to ancestry and trying to find information on my family.<br><br>Albert Edward Dean - 30 Jan 1913 Monmouthshire, United Kingdom <br> Died in Brentwood 12/04/1990.<br> Occupation: Engineer / Mathmetician<br> Air Raid Warden for St Johns Ambulance<br> Napias in Cheshire - Engineer<br> Married: Evelyn E Davies 1933<br> Children: Dian Jeanette Shorthourse 1945<br> Patrick Gerald Dean - 1935<br><br>Evelyn Davies had 3 sisters that my grandad can remember, Maud, Martha and Lilian and 2 brother Charles and Stanley. Evelyn was born 1/11/1911 • Aberystruth, Monmouthshire, Wales and died in 29/11/1983 • Havering, Greater London, England.<br><br>Albert Edward Dean (Alberts Father) - born possibly in Ireland? <br> approx 1885 - death unknown<br> Married: Catherine Anne Hind 1912 in Monmouthshire<br> Occupation: Police Sargent in Hereford??<br> Children: 2 - Albert Edward Dean and <br> Leonard Dean (1915)<br><br>Leonard Dean was born in 1915, he was a Collier. He had a row with his son known as young Len who murdered him. Young Len was sent to Cardiff Prison. <br><br>I have no records this is all info that the famiy has passed on I am struggling to connect the dots. <br><br>If anyone can offer any help or guidance I would be very greatful.<br><br>Thank You :)<br><br>Hazel Dean<br> <br><br><br> <br> <br><br><br><br><br><br>2016-03-07 11:26:51Zhazelroxanne85http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.wales.mon.general/4934/mb.ashx